Post by Seda Navilli on Jan 8, 2006 7:12:03 GMT -5
Well I said I was going to do it and since I recently got a digital camera, here is a rundown of all the lightsabers I own, shown in the order that I came to acquire them.
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#1 - Custom Machined Lightsaber
The first real lightsaber I ever owned, I got off eBay about two years ago. It is inspired by the Luke RotJ V2 lightsaber, but with quite a few cosmetic differences. This lightsaber is what kicked off the hobby for me big time - as soon as I unwrapped it I was in awe of its understated beauty. It felt so heavy to hold and was just magnificent. Being solid aluminium, it is in fact the second heaviest saber in my collection, beaten only by MR.
Features include anodised and weathered black accents, detailed emitter interior, classic style threaded D-ring and an authentic Graflex band.
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#2 - Self built custom saber
Ok, this was my first and only attempt at building a lightsaber myself. It is a modified thin steel cylinder, spruced up with mostly found parts. It is actually unfinished - I had planned to attach a parks Obi emitter/windvein section to it so that it has more length, and also attach thin rubber grips, but my pursuits in creating more movie accurate sabers took priority, and as a result this saber has remained on the backburner. Still a nice piece though, and I may finish it one day...
Features include red adjustable activation and deadman's switch and Covertec knob.
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#3 - Parks USK Obi Wan, converted to RotS
This was an ambitious project for me, and was actually quite successful. When I decided to dedicate myself to an Obi Wan RotS costume, the lightsaber was one of the key elements I had to work out. I knew that it was possible to convert the Parks USK Obi to look somewhat like the RotS version, as there were a few attempts floating around eBay. So I went and organised to get myself a Parks Obi, and got to work. The first priority was the grenade section - I removed it and sprayed it a nice deep black. I then had a friend drill the hole for the covertec knob and I removed the D-ring. The circuit board I got from eBay, along with the emitter, machined to the correct length. I then sprayed half of the saber's neck copper, and flipped the windvein upside down (held in place with a good old mate of mine - blu tac. Can't beat the stuff
). As it stands, its a great saber and a fairly accurate replica. My proudest accomplishment 
Features include accurate RotS circuit board, and copper accent parts.
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#4 - Graflex based Anakin RotS replica
This saber was actually finished before the Parks Obi - I recieved the end cap for this one at the same time as the Obi Wan emitter. I was watching reference material for my Obi Wan, and after time I really got to like Anakin's saber (its the way it dangles on his belt ). So I figured hell, why not. It'd be a simple enough conversion, and would be a nice sidetrack. So I got a Graflex replica, and an Ani conversion kit. Got my friend to drill the holes again (I'm useless with that stuff) and bought the end cap off eBay. The copper accent parts I painted myself though
Features include accurate end cap and circuit board, and copper painted glass eye and button.
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#5 - Replica Qui Gon Jinn saber.
This saber was really just an opportunity buy. Its machined steel and resin, and is just stunning. I had always wanted a Qui Gon replica, and when the chance came up I snatched at it. Thanks to J'st-Peat for parting with this beautiful piece - I know I never could
Features include knurled red anodised button, covertec clip and accurate grip section.
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#5 - Master Replicas Obi Wan Epidode III LE
Ok, this was a bit of an indulgence for me. My Obi Wan costume was just finished and the saber was really letting it down. The opportunity came up to get this saber at a pretty cheap price, so I splurged. What can I say, it was decadent but I have no regrets. It is an absolutely magnificent piece, almost too magnificent; I don't want to touch it and leave fingerprints on the chrome! It also weighs a tonne, and feels great in your hands.
Features include 1:1 scale accuracy, and that MR quality. Also came with a cool display case.
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Well thats about it, for now. I also have an Anakin Force FX saber, but I didnt think that there was really anything interesting to say about that. Of course as time goes on and my bank account starts to grow again, no doubt my lightsaber collection will as well. So in closing, all I can say is... watch this space!
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#1 - Custom Machined Lightsaber
The first real lightsaber I ever owned, I got off eBay about two years ago. It is inspired by the Luke RotJ V2 lightsaber, but with quite a few cosmetic differences. This lightsaber is what kicked off the hobby for me big time - as soon as I unwrapped it I was in awe of its understated beauty. It felt so heavy to hold and was just magnificent. Being solid aluminium, it is in fact the second heaviest saber in my collection, beaten only by MR.
Features include anodised and weathered black accents, detailed emitter interior, classic style threaded D-ring and an authentic Graflex band.
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#2 - Self built custom saber
Ok, this was my first and only attempt at building a lightsaber myself. It is a modified thin steel cylinder, spruced up with mostly found parts. It is actually unfinished - I had planned to attach a parks Obi emitter/windvein section to it so that it has more length, and also attach thin rubber grips, but my pursuits in creating more movie accurate sabers took priority, and as a result this saber has remained on the backburner. Still a nice piece though, and I may finish it one day...
Features include red adjustable activation and deadman's switch and Covertec knob.
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#3 - Parks USK Obi Wan, converted to RotS
This was an ambitious project for me, and was actually quite successful. When I decided to dedicate myself to an Obi Wan RotS costume, the lightsaber was one of the key elements I had to work out. I knew that it was possible to convert the Parks USK Obi to look somewhat like the RotS version, as there were a few attempts floating around eBay. So I went and organised to get myself a Parks Obi, and got to work. The first priority was the grenade section - I removed it and sprayed it a nice deep black. I then had a friend drill the hole for the covertec knob and I removed the D-ring. The circuit board I got from eBay, along with the emitter, machined to the correct length. I then sprayed half of the saber's neck copper, and flipped the windvein upside down (held in place with a good old mate of mine - blu tac. Can't beat the stuff
). As it stands, its a great saber and a fairly accurate replica. My proudest accomplishment 
Features include accurate RotS circuit board, and copper accent parts.
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#4 - Graflex based Anakin RotS replica
This saber was actually finished before the Parks Obi - I recieved the end cap for this one at the same time as the Obi Wan emitter. I was watching reference material for my Obi Wan, and after time I really got to like Anakin's saber (its the way it dangles on his belt
). So I figured hell, why not. It'd be a simple enough conversion, and would be a nice sidetrack. So I got a Graflex replica, and an Ani conversion kit. Got my friend to drill the holes again (I'm useless with that stuff) and bought the end cap off eBay. The copper accent parts I painted myself though Features include accurate end cap and circuit board, and copper painted glass eye and button.
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#5 - Replica Qui Gon Jinn saber.
This saber was really just an opportunity buy. Its machined steel and resin, and is just stunning. I had always wanted a Qui Gon replica, and when the chance came up I snatched at it. Thanks to J'st-Peat for parting with this beautiful piece - I know I never could
Features include knurled red anodised button, covertec clip and accurate grip section.
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#5 - Master Replicas Obi Wan Epidode III LE
Ok, this was a bit of an indulgence for me. My Obi Wan costume was just finished and the saber was really letting it down. The opportunity came up to get this saber at a pretty cheap price, so I splurged. What can I say, it was decadent but I have no regrets. It is an absolutely magnificent piece, almost too magnificent; I don't want to touch it and leave fingerprints on the chrome! It also weighs a tonne, and feels great in your hands.
Features include 1:1 scale accuracy, and that MR quality. Also came with a cool display case.
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Well thats about it, for now. I also have an Anakin Force FX saber, but I didnt think that there was really anything interesting to say about that. Of course as time goes on and my bank account starts to grow again, no doubt my lightsaber collection will as well. So in closing, all I can say is... watch this space!
